Video Tour
Sycamore Shoals State Historic Area
Early settlers in what is now Northeast Tennessee defied a royal ordinance stating colonists could not move west of the Appalachian Mountains. Yet despite their unlawful actions, these “Overmountain Men” ultimately saved the American Revolution. In 1780, 1,100 of these brave pioneers gathered at Sycamore Shoals before embarking on a two-week march to King’s Mountain, SC. Once there, they swiftly defeated the larger British army, ensuring victory for the “Americans.” Today, visitors to Sycamore Shoals State Historic Area can get a hands-on look at the original frontier and learn the history behind the first permanent settlement outside the 13 colonies. The park is home to countless 18th century artifacts, as well as an outdoor drama, “Liberty: The Saga of Sycamore Shoals,” depicting the story of these historic people.
1651 West Elk Avenue
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 543-5808
tn.gov/environment/parks
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The Birthplace of Country Music
the "Big Bang" of Country Music
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Sycamore Shoals State Historic Area
The Birth of American Freedom
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Rocky Mount Museum
Frontier Pioneers
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Gray Fossil Site & Museum
Bones in Stone
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International Storytelling Center
The Renaissance of Storytelling
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Tennessee Newspaper & Printing Museum
Legacies in Print
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Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium
Howling for Nature
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TVA Lakes & Dams
World-Class Angling Adventure
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Barter Theatre
Ham for Hamlet
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Bristol Motor Speedway & Dragway
Rolling Thunder
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Andrew Johnson National Historic Site
A Walk with the President